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Your Must Have Checklist For Your Wedding Décor

Designing your wedding can feel a little overwhelming, especially if your venue is a blank slate and gives you free rein. There are so many different décor elements that go into your special day we know it can be difficult to remember everything! This checklist will help you to plan😍 and arrange every detail and whether you decide to include everything or just a few items, it will help you stay on top of your wedding planning game.

Bigger Items🎉

  • Welcome sign
  • Seating plan
  • Aisle runner/markers
  • Order of events
  • Centrepieces
  • Top table
  • Guest tables
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Table clothes
  • Chair covers

More Bigger Items✨

  • Order of the Day
  • Lighting
  • Inside
  • Outside
  • Candles – Does the venue have an open flame policy?
  • Faux candles
  • Decorative bottles with fairy lights
  • Flowers
  • Bouquets
  • Boutonnieres Boutonnières are a floral decoration worn by men to accessorise their Morning Suits, Prince Charlie or Argyle jackets for a formal event aka Buttonholes😊
  • Aisle
  • Entry points

Smaller Items 🖋️

  • Reserved seating signs
  • Table numbers
  • Place cards
  • Napkins
  • Favours
  • Guest Book table décor
  • Guest Book and pen

HEY, HAVE WE MET?👋

Well, if we haven’t met- then Hi, I’m Schuggie, and I run the multi-award-winning Schuggies-Ceilidhs (it’s pronounced ShUUg- eee s – Kay-Laes btw🎉).

I’ve been hosting wedding ceilidhs since 2012, and that means I’ve experienced well over 150 in all sorts of themes and venues.

This includes epic wedding décor that makes you, as a couple absolutely shine.

Some are easy to tick off, some will give you that oooh 😧 never thought of that moment and that’s where the fun is- in the detail and surprising yourselves and your guests.

If there are items on the list you need a hand with (such as Quaichs- don’t worry if you can’t pronounce it) then book a chat and I’d be happy to help,

even if I’m not actually involved in your wedding.

More Smaller Items 🥂

  • Dinner menu
  • Details on allergens
  • Table runners
  • Gift table sign
  • Guest book table sign
  • Bar Décor and Menus
  • Signature cocktail signage

Nice to Have’s🍾

  • Personalised Dance Set List.
  • Personalised drinkware
  • Hashtag/Instagram sign (easily find your guest’s photos)
  • Balloon Arch / Flower Arch / Flower Wall
  • Cocktails Games
  • Quaichs (pronounced kweɪxs btw) at each table
  • Lawn Games

More Nice to Have’s🍾

  • Personalised Dance set list- a memento of your ceilidh❤️
  • Photo Booth
  • Lounge Area
  • Kids Area
  • Sign
  • Games
  • Cushions / Bean bags

I’ve got a fellow wedding supplier to thank for the imagery artbyhazra.co.uk who has created a lot of what you see in this blog, including the Ceilidh dance set.

You’re now well on your way. It’s time now to think about your entertainment. Are you cringing at the thought of a disco?

I’m the perfect solution! I’m a multi-award-winning Ceilidh-Caller based in the East Midlands. I specialise in providing high-quality authentic Scottish style (well I am from Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland) ceilidhs with a contemporary twist. I’ve been involved in the wedding industry since 2012, so that’s a shedload of weddings.

I know how to make sure everyone has a great time.

You can put your trust in me to provide everything from a Ceilidh DJ set with dance instructions right the way through to a bouncing live music ceilidh band more!

The talented musical bandits I work with are skilled at playing traditional Scottish instruments like bagpipes, as well as fiddle, drums, accordion, guitar and keyboards and modern ones like electric guitar and bass.

Want to do some more research, read my blog How Much Does A Ceilidh Band Cost?

I haven’t even mentioned how great a ceilidh is as a first dance, you can read more about that in this Blog- Ceilidhs Dance- Your First Dance Alternative.

Then if you’re interested in learning more contact me today! Click here to book a chat about your ceilidh party🎵

My prices and packages are all up front here on my website. If there isn’t something on my website that fits your needs just let me know so we can customise a package for you today!

You can click here to check my availability and secure your date📅

Shouldn’t planning the rest of your wedding be this easy?

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